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The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1887-08-27
CITY DIRECTORY.
CITY OFFICERS

CITY OFFICERS.
H.N Stone. Mayor.
w. B, Bryant City Marshal.
r, 3, Mitchum,J II. Blankinshlp, X. Z {;
Uaup, r. Il. Edwards, &. ". Harrison and
D. A. Taylor. Aldermen.
CHURCHES.
ssttist-Church street. J. P, " Weaver, pas
cor. Preaching Overy Sunday morning and
,veniug. Prayer meeting Wednesday evening
Sunday sonO0 am.
Vethodist-North Main street. E. B. Graham,
pa stor. Preaching every SUNDAY morn ns gan ana
evening Prayer meeting Wednesday even
ing. sunday school am.
Cnmberland Presbyteria n-SOuth Nam ST.
D Lewis, D astOr. Preaching every sun
day morning and evening. Prayer meeths'
Tuesday evening. Sunday 'choelS am
MASONS.
Milan Lodge, No. 19l-Josiah Claybroak,N
M.:2.E. Edwasds. Secretary. Meets lst Mon
day night in each month.
K.ofH.
Liberty Lodge, No. 453-W. G.. Vanboek
viotator: T D Jackson. Reporter. Lodge meets
irstand third Friday nightsin each month
X. P.
Prospero Lodge, No. 24-H, W. LOving.c. G.
". Y. Williamson, X. +. 5. Meets every
Thursday night.
4. 0. wv.
Stonewall Lodge. No. SO-A. Chambers NJ
YIN. d, Il, jordan Recorder. Meets thlrS
nd foV-'' Friday nights.
X. and L. of II.
Eagle Lodge, 10. 96-Meets FIRST and thir
Nonday nights in each month 5. IL. Hale
P; w A. Wade. Secretary.
AGRICULTURAL WHEEL.
Gibson County Wheel meets the frst Thurs
days in January. April. July and October
l.. W. Pitman, Pres. M. Johnson sec'
Walnut Grove, No. IS, meets Saturdays be
fore the Rrst and third Snudays IN eae
month. L. W. Pitman, Pres j. X. hcUoy
NJ. 6S meets the lst and 81 Saturdays i
each month. $. II. Hughes, President. D. "
Thomas, jr., Secretary. ~.
Pratt's, No. 70, meets on Saturday before IN
mll moon n each month. j, NJ. Pratt Pres
L j. Lsssenberry,. See. ,,, A. 20.
johnson School House Wheel, NO. 90!
meets THURSDAY night before the full moon !
each month. j. C, Jones, President Ia. N
Jones, Secretary.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1887-08-27
1926 Chicago aud Return. 1925.

A splendid opportunity to visit the
erut city of Chicsgo is offered by the
Illinois Central r. r., ou train No.
4. leaving Milan at 1921 noon, Sept.
4, 1887, at the very low rate of 1925
for the round trip, Milan to Chicago
and return. Tickets good to return
at any time within fifteen days from
date of sale. For further informa-
ton see L. NJ. Brown, Ticket Agent,
|. &. X. X. this place.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1887-08-27

Hon. B. A. Enloe passed through
Nashville this week, en route from
Tate's Springs to Horns Springs.
While his health is somewhat i'm.
proved, yet he is still not a well man
by any means. We hope the cooler
weather will do him good,
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1887-08-27
Keep Yenr Tran Set.

Old sayings are generally correct.
Ours is, "IF YOU WANT TO CATCH MICE
ALWAYS KEEP YOUR TRAP SET" We
are always at home and ready to serve
yeu, We need rest spell, but aed
money more. So when you comeyoI
will be sure to find us here ready with
good stock of new, fresh goods, to
wait on you and see that prices and
attention are O. X.
CHAMBERS CASH House.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1887-08-27
Gone TO the Bottom.

The season is nearly gone. We
have some things in thin, light widths
and colors thai you can get at the
very bottom figures. BARGAINS.
Come and see them.
CHAAIBERs CASH HOUSE.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1887-08-27
Resolutions Of Respect from Milan
COmmandery, No. 40, L. D. q. G.

Resolutions Of Respect from Milan
COmmandery, No. 40, L. D. q. G.
Whereas, our late brother, Sir
Knight Andrew j. Fields, has. been
called by the Supreme Ruler Of the
universe TO the celestial citadel above,
therefore be it
Resolved, That we recognize the
many fraternal quuhties Of our de,
parted brother which have pndeared
him to us, and that oar order has heeu
honortd by having such 3 member,
and in his Death il sustained a heavy
loss.
Resolved, That We tender our heart.
felt sympathy to the bereaved wife
and relatives in their deep afflictinn,
commencing them to the one unflii-
ing Friend of those in sorrow.
Resolved, That eur charter be
draped in mourning for thirty days.
Resolved, That these resolutions he
placed upon our record, and copy of
The same he sent to the wife of our
deceased brother and that they be
| published in the Milan Exchange.
G. kAsTNER,
J.. G. DANNER,
j. T. TUCKER,
Committee.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1887-08-27

Memphis Avalanche: A case that
attracted a good deal Of attention Was
tried by Squire Pope yesterday, the
complainant being w. A. Evans, a
railroad man, and the defendant Mrs.
S. E. Flack, handsome widow
Evans borrowed $3.50 from Mrs.
Flack some time s,nce, and alleged
that she charged him So per month
over the regular per cent. Mrs
Flack brought suit and obtained
judgment for her debt aud legal inter,
est. and then Evans sued her to recov
er $40 which he alleges she has re-
ceived from him as usury.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1887-08-27

The impression is made hereabouts
that John j. Vertrees is trying to
break up the democratic party in this
stats by his unjust attack on ministers
and other prohibition workers. He
certainly has politically killed himself
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1887-08-27

The Tennessee State Teachers Az
ISOLATION met in jackson last Tuesday
in its twenty-third annual convention.
A large crowd was present.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1887-08-27
Call
To the Hon. S. B. Williamson, State

To the Hon. S. B. Williamson, State
Senator.
We, the undersigned petitioners,
do most respectfully and earnestly in
vite you to give US an appointment
at this place, and give us your views
on the great question that is now ag.
itating the minds of the people of
Tennessee, the constitution amend.
ment, to be voted on the 29th day of
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1887-08-27
SMALL CHANGE.
Mass meeting Monday night.

weeks rain.
See change of Owen u Co.'S ad. on
fou, III page.
Prof. j. D. Newton will lecture on
prohibition at Lessenberry's Chapel
tomorrow night.
A magnificent rain fell here Thurs
day night and Yesterday. The ground
received a thorough soaking.
Mr.. Jack Robinson had fine mare
stolen from him last Friday night at
his residence, eight miles east Of here.
A Jordan, Esq, and V. L. Ware
will address the citizens of Hope Hill
tonight on prohibition. A big time
is expected.
We understand that son.e of our
most prominent anti's have bloomed
into full-fedged prohibitionists. Let
the good work 90 on.
Mr.. Pearson, county lecturer for
the agricultural wheel, will deliver an
address at Hughes school house on
Wednesday, August 31st.
A syndicate is needed here now to
huild lot Of cosy, attractive cottages
for sale or rent. Good interest could
be realized on the investment.
On next Saturday the fine stock
raisers of this vicinity will have a
colt show. A large number Of colts
are expected to be in the ring.
A nice sooiable was given by Miss
Alice holt last Wednesday night in
honor of Miss Mamie CunIiff, of Jack
son. 1t was a most enjoyable ecca-
sion.
Messrs. w. G. Turner, j. T. Tuck
er and S. P. Taylor have purchased a
clover hnller. 1t will he of great ben.
eft to the farmers who expect to raise
clover.
In Mr.. o. F. Cantwelps article last
week our type said the Hartford City
well furnishes 900 feet of gas per day
and should have said 100000 fee
per day.
A mass meeting is called to meet q
Primary Hall Monday night. Tn,
, object is to further the cause o
boring for a gas well. Evcrybod!
should go.
e Hons Emerson Ethridge and ID
0. Thomas will address the citizens 0
a Trenton on the first Monday in Sep
temher on the proposed amendment
3 A division of time will be granted t
the anti's.
i Miss Eunice Harrison threw tn
q loors Of her beautiful parlor open t
t crowd of young people last Thurs
;, day night, aud it is useless to say tha
:, they enjoyed themselves, for they a
d ways do ut that residence,
j. Mr.. e1arley Bryant and Miss Aic
y Mon, we're married at the residenC
e of ] brides mother, five miles mort
4 of here, last Thursday morning, Re-
h ]. p. Weaver officiating They hay
Il the best wishes of many friends.
e last Tuesday and Wednesday We
.e the coolest days we have had sin,
ts June 10Th. Wednesday moruil
'd fires were kindled in great mal
p houses and we're very comfortahl
Oyercoats were also brought in
requisluon.
Elsewhere will he found CT
le signed by some of our best either
ne askisg Senator 5. B. Williamson
o. address the citizens of Milan upon t
D. proposed amendment. 1t is to
20 hoped he will respond to the call al
rn speak here at an early day.
m We learn that several parties we
a a here this week trying to rent dwelli
- houses, intending to move here
live. There is not single dwelli
house in the city for rent. 1t woI
w be a good investment if some o. G
citizens would erect anumber Of cot
no. ,,eor tnvn 70 rent,
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1887-08-27
They All Say So.

The general verdict is that the new
Ginghams and Prints are the bright
Is: and prettiest ever seen here.
CHAMBERS CASH House.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1887-08-27
New Clothing.

Big otiust in. All SOB Is aud prices
CHAMBERS CASH House.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1887-08-27

Remaining Ill ne postOthce at Milan,
Tenn, August II, 1887.
Gentlenen's List.
Allen, CM Boswell, Sam H
Burrow, Jehn w CarteE, I NJ
Davis, A G Douglass, S A
Finch, j M Ford, j F
Hartwell, BF Hagan, H
Hewey, w H Hicks, Lerow
Hicks, Redin Howard, j w
Kimmins, j r Lee, Thomas
Lindsay, S M May, B H
McLemore, Tom Morgan, Jay
Perkins, Willard E Price, Sc
Prather Henry Stons, Il Z
Taylor, Doced Wammock, j Fl
Williams, G w Williams Peter, col
Woodsen, S. F. Williamson, Walter
Ladies' List.
BlakemOre, Jessie Booke, Catherine
Cooper, Georgian Cunningham. C"llie
Dannee, Salah, Hicks, Isabella
Jones, MOllie Reeves, n j
Stewart, Ollie Wells Wary
Williams, Nettie
In calling for the above letters say
advertised. It not called for in thirty
days they will be sent to the dead,
letter office. S. H. HALE, P. NJ.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1887-08-27
RAILROAD TIME TAL ,E.
GREAT JACKSON ROUTE.
ILLINOIS CRNTRAL RAILROAD.

ILLINOIS CRNTRAL RAILROAD.
after May q, 1887, trains will lea
Milan Us follows:
SOUTH. NORTH.
NO.. |. at 5:35 am No, 2. at 5:33 am
No. B. at 2;20 pm ~, No. Sat l2:2l pm
\ i. 5at8.5l p. m. No. D al" ".Oo p.m'
Il. NJ. BRo IN, Ticket Agent.
All. HANSON, Genl. Pass. Agent, Chicago,
III. J. W COLEMAN. Asst. q. P A., New
Orleans, La
LOUISVILLE d NASHVILLE R. R.
Trains leave Milan as follows on and after
May %, 1887.
PASSENGER TRAINS
30. /. south, leeayesa at ,5:lS 5:lS am am
No. 2. north. - 2:l5 pm
No. Z" 1:47 am
NJ. leaves Milan at $50 a. m.
Arrives at Memphis 9.00 a. IN.
No. 10 leaves Memphis 300 p. m.
Arrives at Milan. o.oI p. M.
Both trains run daily.
OF. CANTWELL, Ticket Agent.
N, C. i St. L.
Lv Nashville Ar MchenSie AZ nm
" =" 1925 pm l2;lo pm
EAST BOUND.
Lv Mckenzie S:O5 pm Ar Nashville 7;4o pm
OF. CANTWELL. Agent.
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LIST OF LETTERS

Remaining in he postofice at Milan,
Tenn, Auaust Y, 1887.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1887-12-02
Beecher,s Peculiar f,,es.

There was one peculiar characters
tic of Mr.. Beecher's that have not seen
mentioned in the papers," said an init
mute friend Of the great preacher, "and
that is his occasional lack of confidence
In himself. Time and again he
has told me that while before an au-
dience at some public meeting, and
while awaiting his turn to speak, he
was often almost on the point of getting
up and going out AS / listened to
one and another speaker address the
meeting he used to say, Il would
think, my goodness, never can make
such speeches as those; I'd better leave
here at once But when he was once
once on his feet, all these feelings van
ished, of course, and he felt completely
at ease. He was always subject to these
times of selfdepreciation, both In and
out of the pulpit. When he first came
to Brooklyn he used to go around the
back streets just to avoid meeting people
whom he might know. He combined
with his wonderful vigor and boldness
the shrinking timidity of scEool girl >"
OF Beecher's absent mlndedness, DR..
Searle, his physician, told this story:
Mrs. Searle was standing at the parIor
window one day when she noticed Mr..
Beccher go up Mr.. Raymond's stoop,
over the way, and ring the bell. Be
10 h.
the steps and continued on his way up
the street. Seeing Mrs. Searle he
crossed over, and with n smile said,
Say, can you tell me where am going
this afternoonl'
why, you are going to baptize Mr..
Towards child to-day, are you not"
"That's it, that's just it," he replied.
''But for the life of me couldn't recall
the fact"
"Another instance recollect," con-
tinued the doctor, happened at his
house. was there at dinner Major
Pond was also present. spoke about
q concert that was to DC held in New
York that evening. Mr.. Beecher said
he would like TO attend IL with him
But you can't go, SAID Mrs. Beecher to
him, you have an engagement for to-
night ooh, no, haven't, he rcjoined.
i am free tonight, and think I'll go
over to the concert While she ~as
trying TO convince him that he really
had some other matter on hand, n car
Iiage drove up to take him to Hoboken
where he was booked for lecture"
In reference to Mr.. Bescher's memory
the doctor added: cit was marvellously
poor. About the only thing that he
could remember, nc used TO say, was
the list Of propositions that govern the
ablative case in Latin. These nc could
rattle of like sixty, and did so frequent
Iy.r
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1887-12-02

Several European specialists have
made the curious observation that acute
rheumatism Is more prevalent in dry
than in rainy weather
Applying certain measurements to a
scarcely visible film of silver, Herr
Wiener arrives at the conclusion that
no less than les, 600, 900 molecules of
silver must be laid in line to measure
IN inch.
The amount of force exerted by heat
and cold in expansion and contraction
Of metal Is equal to that which would be
required to stretch or com
press it to tho same extent by mechan-
zeal means.
The Bank Of France has found a val
liable detective agent in photography.
An enlarged photograph of an apparent
~ genuine check showed plainly that
the amount and the name of the payee
had been cleverly altered. Suspected
coins are photographed with genuine
ones, when the eounterfeits are revealed
BY comparison.
An experienced practical builder says
that mortar In the interior of walls.
especially If it be what is called erich"
mortar, is liable never to harden, but to
retain its softness for centuries, though
this is only the case when the interior of
the wall is Theoretically sealed against
external air. In England, not long
ago, quantity of soft mortar was dug
out OF a stone wall that had stood for
800 years. 1t was as fresh as when
placed there.
The interesting statement is made in
the last municipal reports of the cor
poratlon OF Chelsea, near London, that,
contrary to what has generally been as
sumed in the relations Of occupation
and health, the sewermcn of that place
show marvellous health and vitality,
Notwithstanding they spend seven hours
daily in the sewers, often in cramped
up positions, dealing with offensive and
dangerous matter. One of the sewer
men, who is now pensioned off, is
eighty-six years old, and was sewer
man for more than twenty-eight years;
another who is yet at work is seventy
four, and has followed his occupation
more than thirty years.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1887-12-02
How Nerkiies Are Made.

The designing of silks and satins for
neckties Is a profession in itself.
There are special grades aud designs
of silks and satins made exclusively
for the necktie trade" said u manu-
facturer. "Ihese materials are made
from patterns designed by men who do
nothing but study new things in this
line. There are from fifty to seventy
five factories in the country, and ten
or twelve first class makers. The lat
ter usually secure exclusive rights to
use certain styles of goods offered to
the American market, or n large por,
ton Of it. Put the success of making up
such goods is Just like q lotery. Per-
haps one season / hit upon design
that will become so popular that all
the other makers are forced to adopt it,
bat the next season some one in Boston
or Philadelphia will make hit and /
am forced TO copy that. There's never
any telling how a necktie is going to
take until il is fairly on the market.
Then il depends for success on who
adopts it first. If he happens to be q
swell, that particular kind of necktie
will sell we'll"
"Are the styles of making up neck
ties originated abroad?"
"Not now. They were until about
three years ago, but now our styles are
superior TO the European, and they are
coming over here for pattern. How
ever. there is n tendency toward I'm.
glish patterns for this season.
More than 1900 girls are employed
in this city alone. They work by the
piece and make money more or less ac-
cording to their expertDess. A good
finisher can make - or - q week.
: he takes necktie after it is put to-
gether and finishes each detail perfectly
so that it is ready to box. Three differ
eDt colors of the same design and same
style are twisted together TO give the
dealer an assortment in the one make.
i he finisher must see that all of this
kind are exactly alike in point Of finish
aud makeup. We have one girl who
does nothing but turn bands OF neck
ties, and she makes Sl5 n week. She
turns TWEEN ~ five or thirty dozen bands
q day Nelc York Mail
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1887-12-02
UUHOROUS.

The book that makc1 tho greatest
'.-in society is the wellflled pocket
Nrok
Louis has dog that can tell the
'aa ~ day. Sort Of watch dog, VIC
SUPPOSE.
Tramp q have lost an arm, sir;
P1.scr-by Gin great hurry -
rry, but haven't seen anything Of
ia.gian scientist says that salt IS
..u.vc to longevity. This is a round
about way Of saying that fresh people
or. soon killed of.
Ian whale is supposed to reach the
.' 900 years. Thus is furnished
moro example Of tho possibility Of
a.".ns great ago while living on
mrr
h' 'N'h1uge slyl that a folded news
|..r placed under The coat IN the SIN ~
% .ae back, is an excellent substitute
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1887-12-02

The taste FOR the grotesquc and horn
bic that leads men TO wear skulls for
scarf pins and collins for sleeve buttons.
that induces a dainty girl TO choose
dress with snakes outlined on IT, and a
metal spider perchcd at her throat, has
got into architecture. The writer went
to call, and, mounting the steps, laid
hand carelessly on tho iron rail that
meandercd up the stone stoop. Il fell
on the head Of bronze and realistic
snake that was coiIed round and round
the balustrade. The whole row Of fine
houses had the same sort of approach,
and twisting about all the hand rails was
the vile serpent, with battened head and
baleful eyes, natural AID hideous enough
to make one afraid 10 enter or leave tic
house. It's to be hoped that old Major
jim Jams never rents one Of en-; he'll
come home some night from the club and
0rcak his neck in fit at his own door.
81 New York Sun.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1887-12-02
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Several works bearing unique titles, writ
ten In fascinat ng style and giving evidence
OF wonderful imaginative power have lately
been received by the reading public with
much popularity and pleasure.
book bearing the odd title OF .'Sher In this
tho author has fairly outdone himself in his
popular line Ayesha and her beloved KALI
kraees are unique Characters in fiction
Ayesha, the heroine Is a beautiful creature
who tasted OF the essence Of natures forces
at the fountain head, and became immortal
Her patient waiting for the coming Of
kaliikrates, the beloved of her youth, whose
Individuality was maintained through CEN
turies, though the change called death regu-
larly occurred, only 20 be followed by 70
birth, is q fino illustration Of womans
fidelity.
The closing scene, when she conducts
the birthplace of all hfe,in order that be may
taste OF immortality, is q tit climax to the
fine creation.
The question naturally suggested by this
strikingiy original story in whether there
Is not somewhere in nature a potent force
whereby life may at least be Temporarily
prolonged.
Mrs. AMMO Jenness Miller. editor of
Dress" says: "In every instance Warmers
Safe Cure has the effect to give new energy
and vitality 10 all my powers" Mmc. Gray
teacher of Oratory and Physical Culture at
Syracuse, declares: before tried physical
culture and Warmers safc cure was a con-
firmed invalid. l owe much to that excel
lent remedy, and do not hesitate to acknowl.
edge it."
Human life seems too short, though men
in former ages lived longer than those of the
present. History tells US that they livel
more IN accordance with natures laws
their mode of living was extremely simple
and an their daily life they followed the die
tations of human intelligence.
IL sickness comes, we Of to-day seek the
remedy among the artificial forces instead o.
rcsorting to the field OF nature.
III when diseases come. we would consult
nature, the chances are that we would fare
better, for we would then treat the cause Of
such disorders. Modern research has shown
that most OF the commonly known diseases
owe their origin to the unhealthy state of the
kidneys, the blood purifiers of the system, aud
il they are kept ina healthy state by the use OF
Warmers safe cure, vegetable compound
and simple production of nature much of the
prevailing sickness would DO happily
averted.
1t is probable that the author Of "Shen de-
rived many of his beautiful imaginings from
close communings with nature, for we are all
agreed that whatever is of or from nature is
more beautiful and wholesome than that
which Is artifcia,ly constructed.